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Aquaculture and its further processing of Bighead Carp has become an growing
economic importance in Malaysia. The present study was carried out to know the
effects of chilled-frozen storage on the quality of Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys
nobilis). The quality changes in Bighead Carp were evaluated by conducting
proximate analysis, oxidative stability determination (TBA Test), microbiological
analysis, texture profile analysis, colour measurement and sensory evaluation
on fish stored in ice for 1, 4 and 7 days before 4 weeks of frozen storage.
The results showed that there was a significant increase (p<0.05) in moisture
content on the seventh day of ice storage before freezing. The content of protein
and ash decreased significantly and TBA value of both red and white fish muscle
increased significantly (p<0.05) on the seventh day of ice storage before
freezing. There were no significant different in fat, texture, yeast, aerobic
plate (APC) and mould count (PDA). The sensory evaluation also showed that there
were no significant differences on overall acceptability among fish ice stored
for 1, 4 and 7 days before freezing. The study concluded that the quality of
Bighead Carp can be maintained after 4 days of ice storage before 4 weeks of
frozen storage.
